Common Name

Flame Azalea

Scientific Name

Rhododendron calendulaceum

A beautiful, southern, deciduous shrub with clusters of tubular, vase-shaped flowers. Appearing before or with the new leaves, the flowers vary widely in color from all shades of yellow to orange-yellow and scarlet. Flame Azaleas are extensively planted as an ornamental shrub and do best in acidic soil. Height: 5-8’

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Phylum: Tracheophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • Order: Ericales
  • Family: Ericaceae
  • Genus: Rhododendron
  • Species: Rhododendron calendulaceum
Habitat

Forest

Distribution

Native to the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States, ranging from southern Pennsylvania and Ohio to northern Georgia.

Seasonality

Spring, Summer

Abundance

Common

Activity Time

Diurnal

Diet

Behavior

Ecological Role

The flowers are visited by a diverse group of animals such as bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and small mammals.

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Threats & Impacts

Notes